Registered Respiratory Therapist

Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location: North Florida
Shifts Available: Multiple (Days, Nights, Rotating Weekends)
Sign-On Incentive: $15,000–$20,000

Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our patient care team. This role is open to experienced therapists as well as recent graduates who have successfully passed their boards or are awaiting their official license.

The RRT will deliver high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care while collaborating with the care team. This includes performing diagnostic tests, providing therapeutic procedures, and managing patients requiring invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document patient assessments including airway patency, breath sounds, and cuff pressures

• Perform diagnostic procedures to evaluate patient needs and responses to therapy

• Administer respiratory treatments such as oxygen delivery, aerosol medication therapy, and chest physiotherapy

• Assist with placement of artificial airways and manage mechanical ventilation

• Monitor patients for therapeutic response, intervening as appropriate

• Transport ventilator-dependent patients as needed

• Respond to emergent patient situations, ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation

Qualifications

• NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required

• Recent graduates considered if boards have been passed or official license is pending (CRT experience does not qualify)

• Completion of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory care program (Associate’s degree or equivalent)

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire

• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire

• PALS certification within 6 months of hire

• NRP certification within 6 months of hire

Benefits

• Sign-on incentive of $15,000–$20,000

• Comprehensive health coverage including prescription and behavioral health

• Options for oral care, eye care, life, and disability coverage

• Flexible spending accounts and supplemental protection plans

• Free telemedicine and emergency air transport services

• Counseling and wellness support resources

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

• Employee stock program

• Family support benefits including adoption and fertility services

• Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage

• Tuition and student loan support

• Recognition and career growth programs